Chico, Texas
Chico: City in Wise County, Texas, United States
About
Chico is a city located in the county of Wise in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,002 and a population density of 255 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,199 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Chico
| Population | 1,199 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Wise County |
| Postal code | 76431 |
| Phone Area Codes | 940 |
| Area | 3.93 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.2960,-97.7989 |
| Altitude | 925 feet / 282 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:54:35 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 305 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 16.43% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Chico town square image
Geography
Chico is located at 33°17'45"N 97°47'56"W (33.2959500, -97.7989200).
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Weather
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 to 10 mph SSE
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Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South southeast wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Chico increased by 16.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,002 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,022 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,032 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,037 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,049 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,063 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,085 | 2.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,115 | 2.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,152 | 3.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,177 | 2.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,199 | 1.83% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,719 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,357 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,984 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,372 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 72.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 19.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 548 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.5% |
Chico zip code is 76431.
County name: Wise, County
fips: 48497
Chiko, Чико
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $85,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $998 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $488 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $675 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,375 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.12 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 79.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 19.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.9% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 277,655 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 464,653 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $45,416 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $35,150 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,370 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 26.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 851 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 545 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 204 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 102 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 650 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 76 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 653 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5,082.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.04 |
Services and Civic Places in Chico
1Chico City Hall
Rating: 1 (1)
400 S Hovey St, Chico, TX 76431 View details
Phone: +19406442435 | Website available
2Chico City Hall
Rating: 1 (1)
113 W Decatur St, Chico, TX 76431 View details
Phone: +19406442435
People born in Chico (1)
writer and history professor B. R. Brunson was born in Chico
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Chico, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLE | Gainesville | 605 East California Street | RAIL |
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| CBR | Cleburne | 206 North Border St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Chico.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ch Post Office | Chico (TX) | 76431 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Chico, California The most populous city in Butte County, California. with a population of 102,867 people.
Other cities in Wise County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wise County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 7,572 | City in Texas, USA |
| Bridgeport | 6,637 | City in Wise County, Texas, US |
| Briar | 5,665 | Census designated place |
| Rhome | 1,872 | City in Wise County, Texas, United States |
| Runaway Bay | 1,627 | City in the United States |
| Alvord | 1,591 | City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Aurora | 1,522 | City in Texas, USA |
| Boyd | 1,335 | City in Wise County, Texas |
| Newark | 1,251 | City in Texas, United States |
| Paradise | 594 | City in Wise County, Texas, United States |
| Lake Bridgeport | 405 | City in Wise County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Chico distances to largest Texas cities